Joe Federici wrote:
>
> I'm in the process of looking into motor replacement
options for my
> syncro adventurewagen. I'd like to ask some questions to
someone
> running the 5 cylinder kits from overland.  Pro's, con's,
would you
> do it again.

Hi Joe,

On February 7 I will collect my "new" South African 1995 VW
Caravelle 2.6i with the 5-cylinder Audi engine.  It's not a
conversion, it's the real thing, but I believe the Overland
conversion is very closely based on it.

I will be pleased to post some reports about it on the List
over the coming months, if anyone is interested.

I have only had one hour's test drive so far, but it seems
to have outstanding power and torque.  With 145 bhp it is
significantly more powerful than the 112 bhp 2.1 WBX, and
hopefully it will also be more reliable long term.  Fuel
consumption might be a problem for me; here in the UK I have
to pay about US $5.50 per US gallon of unleaded.

But I'll let you know how it goes.

Tony